Football

Willie Taggart made an appearance on AP College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo's podcast. Embedded below is the entire episode, but one particularly pertinent tidbit is that -- when asked about the Seminoles' quarterback battle -- Taggart said that it may not be resolved until well into fall training camp. Here's the quote from Taggart:

““We’re going to let these guys compete,” Taggart told Russo. “We’re at Florida State University and we’re going to be highly competitive. And the best guy is going to win the job, the guy that can lead this football team. And, again, I’m not saying just the offense, but the offense and the defense, and to be able to execute our offense efficiently, and keep us out of trouble.”

Willie Taggart

Adding to the post-game concert which will lend a particularly '90's feel to Florida State's upcoming Spring Game in April, FSU announced Thursday that the end zones will also have a certain retro look.

Basketball

Analysis: The Seminoles are a Top 4 seed in the ACC for the fourth straight year -- this year entering as the third seed -- but have been eliminated in the first game by Miami each of the last two years. FSU being a host site for the NCAA Tournament feels secure at this point, but any success the Seminoles find this week in Greensboro could boost their seeding come March Madness time.

Alumni

The NFL Scouting Combine took measurements for wide receivers and tight ends on Thursday with two former Seminoles -- Auden Tate and Ryan Izzo -- accounted for.

Friday marks the beginning of on-field workouts as Leonard and the offensive lineman will participate in the 40-yard dash and other athletic drills. The wide receivers/tight ends will do the bench press while the defensive linemen/linebackers -- Josh Sweat, Derrick Nnadi, Jacob Pugh and Matthew Thomas -- will measure in after arriving yesterday.

In non-combine news, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer gave a promising update on former FSU running back Dalvin Cook yesterday.

Zimmer said Dalvin Cook, who tore his ACL in September, is going to be “pretty close” to being ready for OTAs. Head ATC Eric Sugarman has told Zimmer he’ll be good as new, better. All progressing well.

Softball

The Florida State softball team lost four key leaders off last year's team. That hasn't stopped the Seminoles from notching wins some big wins early this season, something they can continue in this weekend's Unconquered Invitational with two matchups against No. 6 Oregon.